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Accountant (Part Time)
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- Chesterfield, Derbyshire
- Part Time
- £40,000 - £60,000 Per Annum
Job Description
Ranson Barnes Recruitment Ltd is delighted to be partnering with a well established manufacturing business in Chesterfield to recruit a Senior Management Accountant.
Reporting to the Financial Controller, this newly created role offers the opportunity to become a key member of the finance team, taking ownership of management accounting, financial reporting, statutory compliance, payroll and month-end processes.
This is a varied position that combines technical accounting with commercial business partnering. You'll work closely with senior management to deliver accurate financial information, strengthen financial controls and support strategic decision-making, with genuine scope to broaden your responsibilities as the role develops.
The Role
Working closely with the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining statutory compliance and supporting month-end, payroll, taxation and group reporting activities, while helping drive continuous improvement across the finance function.
Key Responsibilities
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Prepare and review monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reporting
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Take ownership of key month-end close activities and ensure reporting deadlines are achieved
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Prepare and review journals covering payroll, taxation, inventory, overhead absorption and other month-end adjustments
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Complete and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies
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Review inventory balances, manufacturing costs and obsolete or slow-moving stock provisions
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Complete intercompany reconciliations, reporting and profit elimination processes
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Support the preparation of monthly business reviews, forecasts and financial analysis
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Upload and validate financial information within ERP and group reporting systems
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Prepare year-end schedules, statutory accounts support files and corporate tax information
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Prepare and review VAT, PAYE, National Insurance, P11D and other statutory calculations and submissions
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Prepare and process the monthly payroll for approximately 50 employees, including overtime, expenses, holiday pay and salary sacrifice deductions
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Maintain company car records and complete the associated tax calculations and reporting
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Authorise payments and supplier bank detail changes in the absence of the Financial Controller
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Support banking administration, authorised signatories and foreign currency exposure management
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Coordinate SOX documentation and ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and governance requirements
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Review departmental expenditure against budget, highlighting risks, overspends and forecasting opportunities
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Mentor and support junior members of the finance team while providing cover across finance and administration when required
About You
We are looking for a commercially aware and technically capable finance professional who is comfortable taking ownership and working across a varied remit.
You will ideally have:
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ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualification
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At least five years’ experience within a finance or accounting role
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Strong experience preparing management accounts and managing month-end processes
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Excellent knowledge of balance sheet controls, reconciliations and statutory reporting
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Good understanding of UK taxation, payroll and HMRC requirements
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Strong Excel skills and experience using ERP or integrated finance systems
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Manufacturing, SOX or international group reporting experience would be advantageous
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Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills, with the confidence to work with finance and non-finance stakeholders
Benefits
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Salary up to £60,000 (pro rata), depending on experience
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Company pension
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Free onsite parking
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Flexible working / Hybrid, if required
If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity, please get in touch or click apply now. Ranson Barnes Recruitment Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as an Employment Agency in this instance
Reporting to the Financial Controller, this newly created role offers the opportunity to become a key member of the finance team, taking ownership of management accounting, financial reporting, statutory compliance, payroll and month-end processes.
This is a varied position that combines technical accounting with commercial business partnering. You'll work closely with senior management to deliver accurate financial information, strengthen financial controls and support strategic decision-making, with genuine scope to broaden your responsibilities as the role develops.
The Role
Working closely with the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining statutory compliance and supporting month-end, payroll, taxation and group reporting activities, while helping drive continuous improvement across the finance function.
Key Responsibilities
*
Prepare and review monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reporting
*
Take ownership of key month-end close activities and ensure reporting deadlines are achieved
*
Prepare and review journals covering payroll, taxation, inventory, overhead absorption and other month-end adjustments
*
Complete and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies
*
Review inventory balances, manufacturing costs and obsolete or slow-moving stock provisions
*
Complete intercompany reconciliations, reporting and profit elimination processes
*
Support the preparation of monthly business reviews, forecasts and financial analysis
*
Upload and validate financial information within ERP and group reporting systems
*
Prepare year-end schedules, statutory accounts support files and corporate tax information
*
Prepare and review VAT, PAYE, National Insurance, P11D and other statutory calculations and submissions
*
Prepare and process the monthly payroll for approximately 50 employees, including overtime, expenses, holiday pay and salary sacrifice deductions
*
Maintain company car records and complete the associated tax calculations and reporting
*
Authorise payments and supplier bank detail changes in the absence of the Financial Controller
*
Support banking administration, authorised signatories and foreign currency exposure management
*
Coordinate SOX documentation and ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and governance requirements
*
Review departmental expenditure against budget, highlighting risks, overspends and forecasting opportunities
*
Mentor and support junior members of the finance team while providing cover across finance and administration when required
About You
We are looking for a commercially aware and technically capable finance professional who is comfortable taking ownership and working across a varied remit.
You will ideally have:
*
ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualification
*
At least five years’ experience within a finance or accounting role
*
Strong experience preparing management accounts and managing month-end processes
*
Excellent knowledge of balance sheet controls, reconciliations and statutory reporting
*
Good understanding of UK taxation, payroll and HMRC requirements
*
Strong Excel skills and experience using ERP or integrated finance systems
*
Manufacturing, SOX or international group reporting experience would be advantageous
*
Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills, with the confidence to work with finance and non-finance stakeholders
Benefits
*
Salary up to £60,000 (pro rata), depending on experience
*
Company pension
*
Free onsite parking
*
Flexible working / Hybrid, if required
If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity, please get in touch or click apply now. Ranson Barnes Recruitment Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as an Employment Agency in this instance